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Overview
Operates specialized or high-capacity (typically larger than 6,000 pounds in capacity) forklifts to transfer heavy, oversized, high-value, classified, and hazardous materials from incoming and outbound shipments. Collaborates with ground spotters to ensure safe movement of loads requiring enhanced visibility. Demonstrates proficiency in synchronized and team lift operations when loads exceed single-forklift capacity. Responsible for efficiently transporting materials throughout the warehouse facility while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols and materials handling procedures.
Responsibilities
- Regularly operates specialized or high-capacity forklifts (typically larger than 6,000 pounds) with a high level of demonstrated proficiency. Adept at working with ground spotters or in situations coordinated team lifts are required.
- Operate remote or manually controlled combustion or electric powered forklift to pick-up, deliver or move materials around the warehouse location
- Able to operate lifting devices such as lift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel hook, fork grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch
- Operate machinery to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials
- Perform regular safety and maintenance checks by inspecting machinery to determine any repair need
- Perform the following loads, unloads and stacks materials onto lifting device, weighs material or products and records on production schedules
- Maintain accurate inventory and report any discrepancies
- Consistently follow instructions, either while working independently, or as part of a team
- Comply with all company policies and legal guidelines
- Able to train and instruct other operators
- Capable ground spotter
- Assist with general warehouse duties such as palletizing, organizing, and labeling.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Education
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. (Required)
Experience
• 2+ years Experience in operating forklift (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Reading and writing English, knowledge of airport codes destinations and basic geography knowledge. Medium
• Exhibits strong typing skills/or data entry skills. High
• Must be detail oriented and able to work in a fast pace, high volume environment. High
• Strong organizational and time management skills. High
• Actively participates in safety policies, activities and implementations High
• Knowledge of regulatory affairs, customs or other business areas of logistics. Knowledge of financial processes and rating methodology Medium
• Specialized computer knowledge Medium
• Math Skills Low
Licenses and Certifications
• Forklift Certification - Upon Hire (Required)
• Dangerous Goods Upon Hire (Required)
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